Side-by-side technical data
Sony Xperia 5 vs HTC Desire 20 Pro
Comparison between Sony Xperia 5 and HTC Desire 20 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Sony and HTC.
The verdict
Your pick: Sony Xperia 5, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 5.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.0 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 6.6 | 5.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.0 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 2.6 | 5.2 |
Which one is for you?
Sony Xperia 5, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 416,601
- against 171,000
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Display Pixel Density
- 449 ppi
- against 396 ppi
HTC Desire 20 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,140 mAh
- Display Diagonal
- 6.5″
- against 6.1″
- OS Version
- 10
- against 9
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 11 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 416,601 Best value | 171,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 947 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,641 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 and 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core CPU with four 2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold cores and four 1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Red, Black, Grey | Black, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.2 mm Best value | 9.4 mm |
| Body Width | 68 mm | 77 mm |
| Body Height | 158 mm | 162 mm |
| Weight | 164 g Best value | 201 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.9 % | 83.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68 | Water Resistant |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,140 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W Best value | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 21:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,520 px Best value | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 449 ppi Best value | 396 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 6, Always-On Display, Touchscreen | IPS LCD, Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Gorilla Glass, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 10 Best value |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B7, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B28A, 3G UMTS B28B, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX HD, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, DLNA, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, FM Radio, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 600 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Xperia 5 | Desire 20 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | J8210, J8270, J9210, SOV41, SO-01M | — |
